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Re: Bridge question

Man, I am having a hard time getting the bridge to conform to the tipping guidelines.

I made "pockets" out of 2x4 between the support trapezoids, 6 total, into which we can put 6 batteries. they need to be secured so they don't slide out when the bridge tips, and they also need to be quickly installed and removed since those are 6 of our 10 batteries!

These things, being mostly lead, are the densest things we have, the pockets are as far as possible from the pivot, and they still do not get the bridge to go to the magic 28" tipping point (right now we get to 24").

Anyone else with more luck? I figure if we practice on this, we'll only find it easier on the real field.
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